Grand Tour Bronze Equestrian Marcus Aurelius

Good example of a late 19th century Grand Tour patinated cabinet bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius after the antique original in the Palazzo del Conservatori in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. Presented on a fine Rosso Levanto and black marble plinth typical of Roman bronzes of the later half of the 19th century. The bronze portrays Marcus Aurelius extending his hand in a gesture of adiocutio used by emperors when addressing their troops to show the Emperor as victorious. However, he is shown without weapons or armour, a symbol of peace rather than a military conquerer, for this is how he saw himself and his reign. Italy, Rome, circa 1890.

H 26cm x W 21cm x D 11.5cm

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